This is a spin-off form the Earlier Technology Thread. Antimalarial Qinghao extract "discovered" (1971) This is currently the most effective treatment for malaria that has largely made quinine obsolete. First developed by Chinese researchers in the 70's, but first appeared in ancient texts back to the 2nd century B.C.
How would history change if it was used earlier? That should change the conquest and exploitation of sub Sahara Africa drastically. The earliest possible POD would probably be a Chinese envoy to ancient Rome who although happens to be a scholar with some medical knowledge. Quite useful for a long journey so not too unlikely. But any other POD would do it as well.
How would history change if it was used earlier? That should change the conquest and exploitation of sub Sahara Africa drastically. The earliest possible POD would probably be a Chinese envoy to ancient Rome who although happens to be a scholar with some medical knowledge. Quite useful for a long journey so not too unlikely. But any other POD would do it as well.